How to Use the DOLLAR Function in WPS on Windows

This guide includes 3 how-to topics for the DOLLAR function in WPS on Windows; all 3 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert the function from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar.

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
3. Search for DOLLAR in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• The selected cell now contains the DOLLAR function.
• After confirming the parameters, the worksheet returns to the result view.
• You can continue editing the formula or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Search with the uppercase function name DOLLAR for faster matching.
• Enter parameters in the expected format to avoid invalid text values.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry point: The target cell or the formula bar.

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =DOLLAR(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
4. If you want to review parameter details, type =DOLLAR( and press F1 to open syntax help.

Success Criteria

• The cell returns a result after the formula is entered.
• The full DOLLAR formula is visible in the formula bar.
• You can fill or copy the formula into other ranges.

Tips While Using

• Use English commas as parameter separators.
• If the result is not as expected, check parentheses, parameter order, and referenced cell values.

3. Review syntax and parameter details

Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function.

1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
2. Enter DOLLAR in the search box.
3. Select the function to review its syntax and parameter details.
4. Click the help link for the function if you want more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

• You can see the DOLLAR function name, syntax, and parameter area.
• You can use the description to confirm how each parameter should be entered.
• You can return to the worksheet and continue formula entry.

Tips While Using

• The help entry may require an internet connection.
• Reviewing the description first can reduce parameter mistakes.